Manager, Corporate Strategy

3M•Maplewood, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

3M Corporate Strategy is a high-impact, highly visible team that works on strategic initiatives across 3M’s businesses and geographies. The group leads enterprise strategy, portfolio management, resource allocation, M&A strategy, and the annual strategic planning process. Corporate strategists work with business executives and leaders on high-priority initiatives, emphasizing value creation through growth. The Manager, Corporate Strategy supports development of global enterprise strategy to foster growth and innovation. The role partners closely with leadership as an internal strategic resource, supporting critical global initiatives and influencing the development, communication, and execution of 3M’s strategic plan while enhancing the corporate portfolio to expand and evolve market offerings. The role is based in Maplewood, Minnesota. Job duties allow some remote work, but require in-person work in Maplewood at least four days per week, Monday through Thursday. Travel may include up to 15% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start.
Five years of strategy experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or in a similar corporate strategy role.
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified prior to start.
Proven track record of providing novel and innovative solutions to complex or difficult strategic issues.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including a track record of leading high-impact projects and cross-functional teams.
Action-oriented approach emphasizing execution and results rather than theory.
Ability to independently lead and manage projects with multiple work streams, with leadership success across a wide variety of functional business problems.
Ability to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings confidently.
Hands-on, self-starting, team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, including a solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis.
Significant experience with MS PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with advanced analytics tools such as Tableau.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives sponsored by the CEO, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, and other Operating Committee members.
Lead corporate portfolio management projects focused on value creation and growth through resource allocation, business creation, and M&A.
Support the corporate strategic planning process, including executive- and Board-level strategy formulation, business case development, and presentation deck creation.
Track industry and competitive trends, and develop business outlooks and forecasts.
Develop rigorous, fact-based quantitative analyses to support recommendations.
Ensure recommendations are strategically and financially sound and aligned.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.